Salutogenesis: A bona fide guide towards health preservation
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Salutogenesis: A bona fide guide towards health preservation
Abstract
Preserving health requires a holistic approach involving the component of physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being as stated by World Health Organisation. Salutogenesis concept focuses on the factors responsible for well-being rather than the disease pathogenesis in contrary to pathogenesis concept. This evidence-based summary tries to shed a light on existing concept called salutogenesis which is much required in the current scenario.
Keywords: Health; preservation; promotion; salutogenesis.
Copyright: © 2020 Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care.
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